EquiLateral™ Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol® as developed by Sarah Jenkins is an animal-assisted approach to EMDR therapy.
I trained with Sarah Jenkins in February of 2025 to learn how to implement this protocol.
Per Sarah Jenkins, “EquiLateral™ involves partnering with horses as sentient beings and in a manner that is supported by training, qualifications, ethical practice, and a keen awareness of client and animal welfare.”
I partner with Joe, my 23-year-old quarter horse to provide EA-EMDR at a stable located in South Kingstown. EA-EMDR sessions occur in the indoor arena or pasture.
In my experience of facilitating EA-EMDR, individuals express that Joe and the environment helps them to feel grounded while in their EMDR process.
